Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Heck, shoot, darn 7/29/08
What a stressful day! Went in for the 2nd attempt at this MRI and once again couldn't do it. The anesthesiologist thought she could do a general with the breathing tube but because of the required positioning (on the stomach) it would be difficult to control the tube.So, after some rather tearful discussions, we decided to try propythol (or whatever it's called). That apparently doesn't put one under enough. Although I don't remember the experience, I am told I kept lifting my head and that my heart rate and blood pressure kept spiking as I had little panic attacks. I was aware just enough to know I was in that dang tube I guess. The movement kept them from being able to get a good image, so they had to stop. Rats, rats, rats!!!!!My doctors office called and I guess the anesth. department has come up with what they hope will be a solution. So.......they are rescheduling. Maybe third time is a charm.On a good note, the genetic test I had done came in and it seems that I have no genetic predisposition to breast or ovarian cancer. So, although we still need to figure out if those other areas are cancerous, lumpectomy isn't completely off the table yet.So, I shall keep trying. For any of you that think you have a severe case of claustrophobia, I would say if you ever need an MRI, especially one where you have to be face down, make sure your doctor understands the severity so they are prepared for you the first time.Oh, and to add insult to injury, yesterday I got a bladder infection. Pfffffttttt!Oh well, life is full of bumps. This is just another little one.Go out and make yours the best life it can be!!!